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    GlossaryEnvironmental Stressors

    external factors harming an organism's health and well-being

    Environmental stressors are external factors that can negatively impact an organism's health and well-being. For humans, these can include pollution, UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and even psychological stress from noise or overcrowding. These stressors can affect various biological processes, potentially leading to conditions like hair loss (alopecia) or other health issues.

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      community Why balding gets worse in every generation?

      in Chat  81 upvotes 1 year ago
      Balding seems to worsen with each generation, possibly due to stress, diet, and environmental factors. The user started treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Genetics are so weird and unpredictable

      in Minoxidil  118 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced male pattern baldness starting at 18, tried finasteride with no success, and switched to dutasteride, which halted hair loss. Minoxidil had no effect for them, while their brother, who didn't use AR inhibitors, maintained a juvenile hairline and successfully grew a beard with minoxidil, highlighting the unpredictable nature of genetics in hair loss and treatment response.